Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb. ex Wedd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 177 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422725
Common Names
- Vaccinium callosum
- Callous Vaccinium
- Vaccinium
Description
Vaccinium callosum (also called 'Rough-leaved blueberry', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the temperate rainforests of North America. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium callosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium callosum is a small, white bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium callosum is a shrub native to India. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Vaccinium callosum
Vaccinium callosum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Vaccinium callosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vaccinium callosum?
Vaccinium callosum
What is the common name of Vaccinium callosum?
Hairy blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Vaccinium callosum?
It is found in wet heaths, bogs, and moorlands in northern and western Europe
Species in the Vaccinium genus
Vaccinium absconditum,
Vaccinium acosta,
Vaccinium acrobracteatum,
Vaccinium acutissimum,
Vaccinium adenandrum,
Vaccinium adenanthum,
Vaccinium adenochaetum,
Vaccinium adenotrichum,
Vaccinium affine,
Vaccinium affinis,
Vaccinium africanum,
Vaccinium agusanense,
Vaccinium aitapense,
Vaccinium alainii,
Vaccinium alaskaense,
Vaccinium alatum,
Vaccinium albicans,
Vaccinium albidens,
Vaccinium almedae,
Vaccinium altiterrae,
Vaccinium altomontanum,
Vaccinium alvarezii,
Vaccinium amakhangium,
Vaccinium amamianum,
Vaccinium amazonicum,
Vaccinium ambivalens,
Vaccinium ambyandrum,
Vaccinium amoenum,
Vaccinium amphoterum,
Vaccinium amplexicaule,
Vaccinium amplifolium,
Vaccinium ampullaceum,
Vaccinium andringitrense,
Vaccinium angiense,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulatum,
Vaccinium angulosum,
Vaccinium angustifolium,
Vaccinium angustilimbum,
Vaccinium antipodum,
Vaccinium apiculatum,
Vaccinium apophysatum,
Vaccinium appendiculatum,
Vaccinium apricum,
Vaccinium arboreum,
Vaccinium arbutoides,
Vaccinium arctostaphylos,
Vaccinium arcuatum,
Vaccinium ardisioides,
Vaccinium arenarium,
Species in the Ericaceae family